FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 22

Tower families are invited to meet in the beautiful mountains of Vermont for a relaxing, fun-filled weekend at the Jackson Gore Village at Okemo Mountain Resort. We encourage families with children of all ages to attend, as the weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with new and old friends in the Tower community and enjoy some time outdoors. Please read through the reservation instructions carefully. Please note the Friday, October 6 deadline!

WELCOME WEDNESDAYS  |  OCTOBER 4 AT 8:00AM

Our Welcome Wednesdays are monthly opportunities for visitors to stop in and experience the atmosphere and excitement of a busy morning at Tower. If you have friends who are interested in learning more about Tower, encourage them to attend. They'll stop in during a Lower School Assembly, step into classrooms, and speak with Reagan Kenwell and Mary Dailey.

Welcome Wednesdays are casual events; appointments are not necessary, but they do help us prepare. To RSVP via email, contact Reagan Kenwell.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES, PRE-K–GRADE FIVE  | OCT 31
Tower's Halloween parade, for students in Pre-K through grade 3, will begin at the Cornell entrance at 8:15am, and proceed through the garden, into the main parking lot and in the front entrance. Parents are invited to join us along the parade route.

Students in grades 4 & 5 are also invited to dress in costume, (in a theme to be voted on as a class). They will join the spectators of the parade, cheering on our younger ghosts and goblins. More details to come.

Costumes may include masks, although students will be asked to raise them while walking on the stairs. If your child's costume includes an accessory like a sword or a light saber, we ask that this portion of the costume remain at home.

GOLF TOURNAMENT & RECEPTION | THANK YOU!

Thank you to our sponsors, players, reception guests, and our event chairs, Kathy and David DiCenso, for contributing to the success of the Golf Tournament last Monday! We enjoyed a perfect day on the course followed by a lovely reception at Tedesco Country Club. 

Congratulations to the following contest winners:
   Straightest Drive: Ilya Vasserman, Alethea McCormick
   Closest to the Pin: David Hark, Darcy Kryznowek
   Hit the Green Raffle: Jill Weise
   Longest Drive: Taylor Milner, Kerry D'Orio
   50/50 Raffle: Chris D'Orio
   Winning Team: Brendt D'Orio, Kerry D'Orio, Eric D'Orio, Chris D'Orio

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY  |  OCTOBER 17
School Picture Day is coming soon. Check your child's backpacks in the next several days for the flyer. All students will have their photo taken for the yearbook and our Veracross database. If you would like to purchase prints, please indicate that on the flyer/order form.

TOWER'S LEGACY FAMILY BREAKFAST
Last week we hosted the first annual Legacy Breakfast at the Head of School House. Sixteen families with a parent who also attended Tower were invited for coffee and breakfast with Theresa and Tim Delehaunty. Children enjoyed doughnuts before heading down to school while parents stayed for a conversation about their own experiences as Tower students and what brought them back as current parents. Many thanks to all who attended!

We'd like to recognize these Tower alumni who are now current parents: Tess Munro Bauta '90: Bay Bauta (1), Bo Bauta (3), Ever Bauta (5);  Kate Lockwood Bracken '92: Paige Bracken (1), Ellie Bracken (3), Teddy Bracken (5); Brendt D'Orio '91: Cam D'Orio (5), Francesca D'Orio (8); Yvette Glina '91: Milana DiGiammarino (K), Isabelle DiGiammarino (2); Jessica Lockwood Hyde '95: Lockwood Hyde (1); Emily Sheehan Lopez '88: Maggie Lopez (5), Nicholas Lopez (8); Greg Lydon '90: Addie Lydon (4), Annalise Lydon (6)
Alethea Walton McCormick '89: Owen McCormick (K), Lucy McCormick (3), Alexa McCormick (5), Madeline McCormick (7), Angie Munro '91: James Brooks (K); Timothy Murnane '81: Owen Murnane (5), Conor Murnane (7); Daphne Paulino Ramos '88: Gabi Ramos (2); Brad Robie '88: Leanna Robie (5), Maya Robie (7); Carrie Berenson Rosenman '90: Alexa Rosenman (3); Alison Quade Spring '95: Ethan Spring (K); Danielle Walker '92: Jax Walker (1); Frank Wetmore '89: Kay See (3)

WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS  |  DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY AND COMMUNITY

Tower School embraces diversity and supports inclusivity in all of its forms. We believe that cultural competency, respect and tolerance are vital. Central to our mission is our belief in the inherent dignity of all people. We cherish differences within the Tower community as well as perspectives from the global community...

CHILDCARE ON CONFERENCE DAYS  |  OCT 19 & 20

Club T.E.D. Tower's Extended Day program is available on both days for childcare, while parents are in conferences. The cost is $10 per day for one child, or $20 per day for multiple children. 

For full details, please see the childcare registration form.

QUE DISFRUTEN DE ESTE GRAN DIA DEL OTOÑO.

Cool, crisp air plus sunny skies...we're feeling fortunate to have such a beautiful fall day.

FALL FESTIVAL AT TOWER  |  OCTOBER 28, 9:00AM-11:00AM

Tower's Fall Festival is a community event, celebrating the season with activities, games, food and FUN for all ages. We hope you'll join us on the athletic field—and bring a friend. It's free.

FAMILY SPONSORSHIP OF THE YEARBOOK  |  BY OCTOBER 30
Family sponsorship provides an opportunity to place a lasting personal message in your child's yearbook. The yearbooks are cherished by students and faculty, and become part of the school's archives.  If you would like to participate, kindly submit your family's sponsorship by October 28. Thank you!

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | ANNUAL FUND AMBASSADORS

Like all independent schools, Tower raises 4-8% of our income through annual fundraising from Tower community members. In the coming weeks you may hear from these Trustee and parent volunteers regarding Tower's Annual Fund as they advocate for the school by asking for your donation: Co-chairs Eric Gyllenborg and Amanda Velluto, Andrea Dean, Tina DePiero, Stephanie Fitzgerald, Kit Jenkins, Greg Lydon '90, Angie Munro '91, Beth Peabody, Robin Sandoe, and Sarah Westwood. Please welcome their outreach on behalf of all of our children.

SO GLAD WE'RE FRIENDS.

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CLASS TRIPS TO KIEVE, PROJECT ADVENTURE AND AMC 

This week, we'll share photos and news of our upper school's off-campus trips!

TOWER SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION (TSPA)

MY BROTHER'S TABLE  |  OCTOBER 4
Our next opportunity to make dinner for our neighbors at My Brother's Table is tomorrow. The recipe is available online, as is all of the information you need to know about delivering it to Tower in the morning. Large pans are available in the front office.

TSPA ICE CREAM SOCIAL | OCTOBER 6 FROM 3:00-4:00 PM

The TSPA invites all families to enjoy an ice cream sundae at the Ice Cream Social on October 6. The TSPA needs 8 volunteers to host the fun. If you're able to volunteer to help set-up, serve and clean up from 2:15-4:15, please visit our SignUpGenius form. Thank you!

TSPA PIZZA LUNCH DAYS IN OCTOBER  |  OCT 13, OCT 27
The TSPA hosts an optional pizza lunch (from Tony's Pizza) for students twice each month. The proceeds fund the TSPA's budget for hosting fun community events for families, and appreciation events for teachers. Click here to access the online and printable pizza forms. TSPA welcomes parent and grandparent volunteers to help us deliver pizza to our classrooms. We are in need of volunteers for both Lower and Upper School. To volunteer, click here.